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16, pregnant and now single.
Im 33 weeks and im now single I dont know how to deal with all of this, any advice ?
I got pregnant at 15, delivered at 16. My sons father said he was going to help but then split and we haven't heard from him since (been almost 15 years now). My family was the best support system for me, they were wonderful and I couldn't have done it without them. Make sure to stay in school and finish! It was hard but I did it and went to college and am now a teacher. It will be hard but there are a lot of programs that can help you. Please private message me if you want to talk or anything.
I had my daughter when i was 16 and i did it on my own bcuz her father refused to grow up. Its possible. I graduated a year early and i had great support from.my mother. Im now 25 on my third child. Being a teen mom makes u stronger than other girls ur age. So keep being positive and everuthing will work out :)
Thank you guys so much.
Surely, keep strong. Your situation may seem tough but with determination, all Is possible. Don't mind that rude mom's response. After the baby is born, be sure the dad will come begging you. I will put in my prayers.
You can do it just stay strong. I was pregnant with my 1st at 16, and had her at 17. My daughter's sperm donor was a complete **** and I ended up leaving him while he was in jail.. I graduated high school and started college all while working full time. It is difficult but being able to solely provide for your child is such a fulfilling accomplishment.( I also did not pursue child support or have outside financial help from family or friends..) people will always have judgement but don't let them or "statistics" bring you down. Take care of yourself and your little one. You can do it. :)
18* not 28
Hey :) so I know the feeling very very well. I am 28 and currently 34 weeks pregnant. The father and I aren't together. Ive recently found someone wonderful in my life and he's taking such good care of me and the baby. I got pregnant around my 18th birthday and making the decision to keep the baby while being single was really really hard. You just have to stay positive, don't listen to any negative comments even tho you'll hear a lot of them. And be determined to give yourself and the baby the best life you can. I finished high school, I'm in college and I'm working towards that goal. Having someone who's going through the same exact things you are and is around the same age really helps. If you need anything you can private message me :) stay strong!
Hey, I'm 16 as well and I'm 25 weeks. Its really rough but you can do it. There's easier ways of going through schooling and there's always people that are willing to help. Maybe the father of your baby didn't deserve to be a daddy. Use it to a positive point. You can message me anytime. It'd be nice to talk to someone with some similar problems! Don't listen to the judgemental people. Good luck! :) xx
@emommyof3 @BabyG_mama @November2baby @smilez0304 sorry I couldnt get all of you in there. With positive and helpful comments (: thank you so much
Thank you all so much and it really means alot to me with you saying positive things instead of being rude and bringing me down. Yes I know I shouldnt of had sex at 16 but everything happends for reason I already have so much love for my son, I guess being single and doing it on my own will make me a strong women in the end agian thank you all so much
While I seriously don't condone or agree that teen pregnancy is a good thing, it is great that you stepped up to the plate and for that I'm glad for you. Some would abort or put for adoption (I'm assuming you arent going that route) so it shows that you're taking the first steps to maturing. I really hope you stay and finish school. I was never a teen mom but I was 22, which is still young and had MANY nay sayers and very little support. Maybe youshould look for support groups with people also going through the same situation or similar.
I had my son at 23... was a single mom and it was extremely diffucult. I don't condone teen pregnancy I'm also pretty tough on the situation (I'm a teen counselor). But honestly it's hard at any age. 16 or 23.. stay in school and utilize all the resources out there and you will get through it. Plan to go to college and give your unborn the best future you can.. it's all about your baby now. Make sure to put him/her first above all else. And be careful in the future.. 2 kids at a young age is a lot harder than 1. Birth control is practically free..so take advantage..
Hope everything works out for you..
Hope everything works out for you..
First able I'm so proud of you for keeping the baby and taking responsiblity in raising your child! Dont worry about the father you dont need a man to raise your child.. He choose to abandon you, yes hurtful but you got to think about your future and baby.There is plenty help from the state, supportive friends n family!
Your going to be made into a strong woman and baby will see that and be strong :-)
Just dont quit the school! Do what ever you have to do make sure you stay in school and get a college education. I know its rough out there but this too shall pass. Just imagine where you want to see your self in the next five ten years and go towards that goal. Have your baby as motivation and never ever let a man stand in your way. Yes you are young and I am thankful I didnt have to go through that but trust me one thing I know you are still very young and no matter how mature you think you may be you will definitely see things differently in a few years. Just keep going to school and take care of your self and your baby. There will be time when you get older to go out have fun date and what not.
Had my son at 18, yeah 18 is still a young age... you'll get over it thou you dont need a man to raise your child :-)
I had my first at a very young age.I didn't stay with the father and I'm just now putting him on child support. I had a good support system even though I pushed them away. Don't get discouraged. I graduated high school, got my own place and car. With determination anything is possible.
I had my first daughter at 17 and had my second at 19.. Got married to their father n was with him for 10 years all together. Honestly though, I did it all on my own cuz he was always gone doing whatever while I took care of the kids, went to college full time, and worked. Our relationship was horrible and abusive. But to be honest, having my daughters that young really opened my eyes and made me grow up into a wonderful woman (not to toot my own horn or nothing lol) and quickly. All the responsibilities that come with being mom are rough sometimes, especially if you don't have a the other half around that helped produce the child. But it CAN BE DONE!! Trust me hun. Im now 28, with 2 amazing daughters ages 9 & 10, and with my hubby I have now (who is amazing n loves all 4kids to death) we have a 2yr old son, and baby #4 due September 5th (another little girl). Try to stay positive n keep the mind set that your doing to be the best mommy ever, n you will pull through all the BS soo wonderfully, you might even surprise yourself ;) if you ever want to talk or vent message me, if nothing else I could give a nonbias opinion or jus listen. Hang in there girlie, things will get better.. N brush off any negative like comments don't let them get to you
@Robertiansmama, too bad your first sentence sound out of place next time read twice, she is already pregnant and almost there. So keep your that sentence for the next person who is not yet.however Luke you said with determination she can do it.@mera you will need positive help from everywhere, family, friends, or social help. It will be hard but soon you are able to get back up grab that opportunity and make the best out of it for you and your precious babe.. don't let your head down ever cuz there is no time for it. Cry and smile at the same time but your head got be high enough to see what's best for you .. good luck and GOD is your shadow so keep going ...there are people who love you no matter what.Be more careful on your actions in the future ...no babe is ever a mistake but our actions are.
You can do it just stay positive! My niece just had a baby at 17 and her and the baby daddy split so she has need a lot of family support but hopefully your family is there for you don't listen to the naysayers people are gonna hate. Just make are to finish school and get a job. It is going to be hard and you are going to have to think of the baby every time you want to do something but I'm positive if you put your mind to it you can achieve any thing
Don't listen to robertiansmama. She's just rude and misguided. This forum is here to help not hurt. My advice is if your close to yoir family or any family member let them know you need support and love. The guy whose not with you is not worth your baby's time or love, so take care of yourself. Talk to emommyof3. She probably has better advice than me. :) it'll be hard but you cam do it.
I was a teen mom and it is a struggle. Stay in school and finish no matter what. File for child support no matter what the father or his family say about how much they will help. I hope you have a good support system, it will help for sure. As soon as you are able to get a job, there is daycare assistance and programs that will help you finish school, my guidance counselor was a huge help with figuring out what was out there to help me.
I was 16 pregnant and single. Its stressful but you can do it. If u need to talk you can private message me a lot of people on here are rude to teen moms and it makes me so mad.
Don't get pregnant and have sex at a young age. Most teens don't end up staying with the father. But with determination you could do it.
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